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Eclipse® 10.0 Dynam-EC
Part Number:399G264 Rev A
Date : 30 July, 2018
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Dynam-EC User Guide
Part Number: 399G264 Revision: A
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Contents
Eclipse® 10.0 Dynam-EC ............................................................................1
1 Introduction ........................................................................................7
1.1 Licensing ........................................................................................ 7
1.1.1 Validating licenses ...................................................................... 8
1.2 System requirements ....................................................................... 8
1.3 Further information ........................................................................ 10
2 Installing Dynam-EC .......................................................................... 11
2.1 Before installing ............................................................................. 11
2.1.1 Installing Dynam-EC as an update. ............................................. 11
2.2 Installing Dynam-EC ...................................................................... 12
3 Starting Dynam-EC ............................................................................ 15
3.1 Starting Dynam-EC from the Start menu ........................................... 15
3.2 Command line options .................................................................... 16
4 Using Dynam-EC ................................................................................ 18
4.1 Getting started with Dynam-EC ........................................................ 18
4.1.1 Quick reference to the Dynam-EC screen ..................................... 20
4.1.2 Quick reference to color coding .................................................. 21
4.1.3 Tool tips .................................................................................. 22
4.1.4 Help ....................................................................................... 22
4.1.5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .............................................. 23
4.2 Connecting to the matrices in an EHX system .................................... 24
4.2.1 Generating a Dynam-EC Information File ..................................... 25
4.2.2 Restoring a lost connection ........................................................ 25
4.3 Opening a project (layout) file ......................................................... 25
4.4 Saving a project (layout) file ........................................................... 26
4.5 Refreshing information from the matrices .......................................... 26
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4.6 Dragging and dropping ................................................................... 27
4.7 Undoing and redoing ...................................................................... 27
4.8 Getting started with the palette ....................................................... 28
4.8.1 Scrolling the palette .................................................................. 28
4.8.2 Resizing and hiding the palette ................................................... 29
4.9 Getting started with the canvas ....................................................... 29
4.9.1 Changing between page views ................................................... 30
4.9.2 Renaming canvas pages ............................................................ 30
4.9.3 Changing the canvas background image ...................................... 31
4.9.4 Zooming in and out of the canvas ............................................... 31
4.9.5 Scrolling the canvas .................................................................. 31
4.10 Full screen ................................................................................. 32
4.11 Optimise for touch ....................................................................... 32
4.12 Operational modes ...................................................................... 33
4.12.1 Configure Palette mode .......................................................... 34
4.12.2 Configure Canvas mode .......................................................... 36
4.12.3 Alias mode ........................................................................... 37
4.12.4 Assignment mode .................................................................. 38
4.12.5 Telephone directory ............................................................... 41
4.13 Viewing and running macros ......................................................... 41
4.14 Controlling input and output levels ................................................ 42
4.14.1 Increasing or decreasing levels ................................................ 42
4.14.2 Cutting levels ........................................................................ 45
4.14.3 Audio presence tally ............................................................... 45
4.15 Preset conferences ...................................................................... 45
4.15.1 Using Drag as Preset with conferences ...................................... 46
4.15.2 Using Drag as Preset with preset conferences ............................ 47
4.16 Filtering members in conferences .................................................. 47
4.17 Erasing changes to conferences and IFBs ....................................... 48
4.17.1 Erasing changes to preset conferences ..................................... 49
4.18 Controlling Talk and Listen arrows ................................................. 49
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4.19 Idents and monitors (split label ports) ............................................ 50
4.20 Port Viewers ............................................................................... 52
4.20.1 Remote crosspoints display ..................................................... 53
4.21 Setting up a temporary connection between an Associated Panel and a
conference ............................................................................................ 53
4.22 Setting up an associated monitor .................................................. 54
4.23 Setting up an Associated Meter Port ............................................... 54
4.24 Using the Settings screen ............................................................. 55
4.24.1 Configuring prompts and other settings .................................... 58
4.24.2 Setting user restrictions in Administrator mode .......................... 62
4.25 Using audio level meters (Clear-Vu ®) ........................................... 63
4.25.1 Adding a meter to a four-wire on the palette ............................. 65
4.25.2 Removing a meter from a four-wire on the palette ..................... 65
4.25.3 Adding a meter to a four-wire on the canvas (pre-populated Port
Viewer) 65
4.25.4 Removing a meter from a four-wire on the canvas (pre-populated
Port Viewer) ....................................................................................... 67
4.25.5 Adding a meter to a conference ............................................... 67
4.25.6 Removing a meter from a conference ....................................... 68
4.25.7 Cursor meter ........................................................................ 68
4.26 Virtual Interruptible Foldbacks ...................................................... 70
4.26.1 Displaying and selecting IFBs .................................................. 74
4.26.2 Dragging IFBs to the canvas ................................................... 74
4.26.3 Adjusting audio levels ............................................................ 79
4.26.4 Viewing an IFB in Detail view .................................................. 80
4.27 Managing SIP and TEL-14 telephone interfaces ................................ 84
4.27.1 Contact directory ................................................................... 84
4.27.2 Adding a contact ................................................................... 84
4.27.3 Importing contacts ................................................................. 85
4.27.4 Exporting contacts ................................................................. 85
4.27.5 Deleting contacts ................................................................... 86
4.27.6 Searching for contacts ............................................................ 86
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4.27.7 Making a call ......................................................................... 86
4.28 Macro Editor ............................................................................... 90
4.28.1 Viewing the Macro Editor screen .............................................. 91
4.28.2 Recording and running a new macro ......................................... 91
4.28.3 Exporting a macro ................................................................. 92
4.28.4 Importing and running a macro ............................................... 93
4.28.5 Deleting a macro ................................................................... 93
4.28.6 Editing macros ...................................................................... 93
4.28.7 Concatenating macros ............................................................ 94
5 Installing Dynam-EC on an iOS handheld device ............................... 95
5.1 Installing Microsoft Remote Desktop ................................................. 95
5.2 Installing a virtual machine on your PC ............................................. 95
5.3 Using Dynam-EC on a handheld device ........................................... 104
6 Glossary .......................................................................................... 105
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1 Introduction
Dynam-EC allows you to control small or large networked intercom systems. It is
a PC or tablet based centralized routing application that offers quick, intuitive drag
and drop audio routing control, and real time audio metering. You can:
• Create and manage audio across one or more matrices.
• Dynamically configure and assign IFBs.
• Re-label keys to ports, conferences and IFBs.
• Dynamically reconfigure conferences, to meet the rapidly changing
requirements of the operating environment (for example, broadcast
studios, IFBs, sports venues, MCR areas and Command and Control
centers).
• Create, edit and run macros to save time in setting up conferences and
venues.
• Host conferences across multiple matrices (linked by fiber or trunk
connections).
• Monitor and adjust audio levels in real-time using on-screen meters.
• Initiate and end telephone calls over LQ SIP or TEL-14. Telephone
numbers are stored in a contact directory.
This User Guide describes how to install, use and maintain this powerful
conference management tool.
To find out more about Dynam-EC as you work, see Help in the top right hand
corner of your Dynam-EC screen.
1.1 Licensing
Dynam-EC includes a 30 day trial period. During the trial period, you can use
Dynam-EC without a license on your Eclipse network. When the trial period expires, you must enter a passcode in your Eclipse HX Configuration Software
(EHX) to continue using Dynam-EC.
Dynam-EC licenses are available for up to 10 users for each matrix in your
Eclipse network. Site licenses are available.
Each matrix that Dynam-EC connects to must have its own passcode in EHX.
Passcodes are entered in EHX > Preferences.
For further information, contact your Clear-Com representative.
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1.1.1 Validating licenses
Dynam-EC repeatedly validates the license on the connected matrix, while the
program is being used. If the matrix license ceases to be valid, Dynam-EC
disconnects from that matrix.
If you require more licenses / passcodes after adding either matrices to your
Eclipse HX system, or Dynam-EC users, then you should provide your Clear-Com
representative with all the matrix IDs (from EHX > Event Log) in the linked set.
Your Clear-Com representative will then issue a new passcode for each matrix ID.
If Dynam-EC does not find a valid license on either the target matrix, or one of
the target matrices in a linked set an error message is displayed at the top of the
canvas in red. For example:
Your Dynam-EC demo period has expired on System 1 (Hardware id 1,
Passcode 0000-0000-0000-0000). Please contact your Clear-Com
distributor to purchase Dynam-EC licenses.
Other warning messages concerning licensing (for example, a warning that the
demo period is about to expire) are displayed in orange.
The license key must be downloaded to the matrix by entering it into EHX >
Configuration > Preferences and downloading a map to the matrix.
1.2 System requirements
The minimum system requirements to run Dynam-EC on a Windows PC are:
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Specification Description / Value
Processor 1GHz
Memory 1GB RAM
Hard disk 1GB minimum.
Input devices CD-ROM drive
Display resolution SVGA
User entry Keyboard, Mouse
Network IEEE 802.3 Ethernet card
NET framework version Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 SP1 (supplied with
Dynam-EC).
Operating systems • Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit).
• Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit).
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit).
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit).
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (64-bit).
Operation on other platforms is no longer supported.
Table 1-1: Minimum system requirements
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The recommended system requirements to run Dynam-EC on a Windows PC
are:
Specification Description / Value
Processor 2GHz or greater.
Memory 2GB RAM
Hard disk 1GB minimum.
Input devices CD-ROM drive
Display resolution SVGA
User entry Keyboard, Mouse
Network IEEE 802.3 Ethernet card
.NET framework version Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 SP1 (supplied with
Dynam-EC).
Operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (32-bit and
64-bit).
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit).
Operation on other platforms is no longer
supported.
Table 1-2: Recommended system requirements
1.3 Further information
For more information about Dynam-EC, see Help in the top right hand corner of
your Dynam-EC screen.
For more information about EclipseHX system components (devices) referenced in
this guide (including matrices, interface cards, interface modules and EHX (Eclipse
HX Configuration Software), see the specific documentation for that device or
software.
Eclipse documentation is available from:
• Your product CD-ROM.
• The Clear-Com website (http://www.clearcom.com/product/digital-
matrix).
For sales information, see your Clear-Com sales representative. For contact
information, see Page 2 of this guide.
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2 Installing Dynam-EC
This chapter describes how to install your Dynam-EC software.
Before installing Dynam-EC, check that your Windows PC meets the system
requirements described in section 1.2 System requirements.
To find out more about Dynam-EC as you work, see Help in the top right hand
corner of your Dynam-EC screen.
2.1 Before installing
Before installing Dynam-EC, check that your Windows PC meets the system
requirements described in section 1.1 Licensing.
Dynam-EC includes a 30 day trial period. During the trial period, you can use Dynam-EC without a license on your Eclipse network. When the trial period
expires, you must enter a passcode in your Eclipse HX Configuration Software
(EHX) to continue using Dynam-EC.
Dynam-EC licenses are available for up to 10 users for each matrix in your Eclipse
network. Site licenses are available.
Each matrix that Dynam-EC connects to must have its own passcode in EHX.
Passcodes are entered in EHX >Preferences.
For further information, contact your Clear-Com representative.
2.1.1 Installing Dynam-EC as an update.
If you are installing Dynam-EC as an update to an existing Dynam-EC installation,
you must uninstall your existing version of Dynam-EC.
Ensure that you save:
• Your Dynam-EC palette and canvas screen layouts (*.ccr files). The
current installation opens at the last project you worked on. However, you
will lose your work if you do not save the configuration before updating
Dynam-EC.
• The EHX system configuration(s) (*.hxn files) that relate to your
Dynam-EC configuration(s), or an exported .hxdeci file based on your
EHX system configuration.
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2.2 Installing Dynam-EC
To install Dynam-EC to your PC:
1) Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. Navigate to the CD-ROM and click the
relevant *.exe file for your machine. Click: PMSetup
To indicate that the Setup wizard has begun loading, the following screen
is displayed:
Figure 2-1 Setup loading
2) When the Setup wizard has loaded, the License Agreement dialog is
displayed:
Figure 2-2 License Agreement
Use the internal scroll bar to review the agreement. To continue with the
installation, click I Agree.
To cancel the installation, click Cancel.
Note: You must accept the license agreement to install Dynam-EC.
3) The Choose Install Location dialog is displayed:
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Figure 2-3 Dynam-EC Setup
The default location is Program Files > ClearCom on the C Drive. To
select a different location, click Browse. To continue, click Next.
To assist your decision, the amount of space required for Dynam-EC, and the
amount of available space on the C Drive, is displayed under the location field.
4) The Choose Start Menu Folder dialog is displayed:
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Figure 2-4 Choose Start Menu
The default Start Menu folders is Clear-Com\ Dynam-EC.
Note: You can find all the Start Menu folders in Start > All Programs. Shortcuts to
recently used and popular programs are shown in the main Start menu.
To select an alternative folder, do one of the following:
• Select from the list of existing Start Menu folders. Use the dialog
scroll bar to navigate the list.
• Enter a name into the selection field to create a new folder.
To prevent the creation of shortcuts, select Do not create shortcuts.
Click Install.
5) Dynam-EC starts to install. During installation, an installation progress bar
is displayed. For more detailed information about the progress of the
installation, click Show Details.
6) When the installation is complete, click Close.
Dynam-EC has now been installed to your PC. You are now ready to start Dynam-
EC.
On installing Dynam-EC, a firewall dialog may be displayed asking if Windows
should Block or Unblock Dynam-EC. Select Unblock Dynam-EC.
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3 Starting Dynam-EC
This chapter describes how to start Dynam-EC (from both the Windows Start
menu and the command line).
You can also start Dynam-EC from within the EXH Configuration Software.
To find out more about Dynam-EC as you work, see Help in the top right hand
corner of your Dynam-EC screen.
3.1 Starting Dynam-EC from the Start menu
To start Dynam-EC:
1) Go to Start > All Programs > Clear-Com -> Dynam-EC 10.0.
2) Click one of the following:
• Dynam-EC
• Dynam-EC (Simulation). Simulation means that conference and
port information is read only from the project (*.hxn) file or
Dynam-EC Information (*.hxdeci) file. No attempt is made to
connect to a matrix.
Dynam-EC opens in Assignment mode, where assignments are made to
conferences and Port viewers.
Assignment mode is the main operational mode for Dynam-EC. For more
information about the different operational modes, see section 4 Using Dynam-
EC.
To change the operational mode at start up, see section 3.2 Command line
options below.
If Dynam-EC connects to matrices with conflicting ID numbers, the following error
message appears:
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3.2 Command line options
You can use the command line to modify the way Dynam-EC runs at start up:
Command line option Description
/SIM Runs Dynam-EC in Simulation mode.
An entry to run Dynam-EC in simulation mode is
automatically created in the Start > All Programs at
installation (see above).
/ADMIN Runs Dynam-EC in Administrator mode. Administrator mode enables a system administrator to place restrictions on user
actions through a number of additional settings. These settings
are saved in the project file (provided that you save the file
while in Administrator mode).
/LAN2 Uses the secondary LAN’s IP addresses to connect to the linked set (the group of linked matrices to which Dynam-EC connects.
This does not include PiCo).
/ASSOCIATED-PANEL Allows the system administrator to set up a command line
specifying the associated panel to be used.
The format of the command line is:
/ASSOCIATED-PANEL=PORT.<system number>.<port number>
Example:
/ASSOCIATED-PANEL=PORT.1.3 for port 3 on system 1.
/ASSOCIATED-METER-PORT Allows the system administrator to set up a command line
specifying which port on the matrix is connected to the PC
audio input.
This enables Dynam-EC to meter an audio level without using
an LMC-64 interface card.
The format of the command line is:
/ASSOCIATED-METER-PORT=PORT.<system number>.<port>
Different Dynam-EC PCs may use the same layout file
(but with different ports).
Configuration file Including a system configuration path and filename
within/outside (as required by your operating system) the quoted command line causes Dynam-EC to automatically load
that system configuration file when it is run.
Either a Dynam-EC Information File (*.hxdeci) or a EHX Project File (*.hxn) may be supplied, for example C:\Program Files\ClearCom\ Dynam-EC \filename.hxdeci
Project file Including a Dynam-EC project (layout) path and filename (*.ccr) within/outside (as required by your operating system)
the quoted command line causes Dynam-EC to automatically
load the project (layout) file when it is run.
Table 3-1: Command line options
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Project files (palette and canvas screen layouts) are saved in Dynam-EC as *.ccr
format files. You can associate the *.ccr filename extension with Dynam-EC, so
that clicking a *.ccr file automatically starts the program.
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4 Using Dynam-EC
This chapter describes how to use Dynam-EC, including:
• Opening and saving EHX Projects (*.hxn), Dynam-EC information
(*.hxdeci) and Dynam-EC project files (*.ccr).
• Navigating and using the palette and canvas screens, in the different
operational modes (Assignment, Alias, Configure Canvas, Configure
Palette and EHX).
• Configuring and managing conferences, preset conferences and Port
Viewers.
• Configuring and controlling IFBs.
• Using Settings to control how conferences are configured and managed.
• Using Port Viewers to visually monitor and assign routing to and from
four-wire ports, and also create IFB systems.
• Assigning Alias labels to conferences and Port Viewers.
• Using audio level meters to meter audio levels for conferences and four-
wire ports in real-time.
• Using telephony interfaces to manage incoming and outgoing calls.
This chapter also provides a quick reference to color coding in Dynam-EC, and the
main features of the Dynam-EC screen.
The use of audio level meters usually requires at least one LMC-64 audio metering
interface card in a connected matrix. However, you can use an associated meter
port, or use the command line to enable some audio metering without an LMC-64
(see section 4.25 Using audio level meters (Clear-Vu ®)).
To find out more about Dynam-EC as you work, see Help in the top right hand
corner of your Dynam-EC screen.
4.1 Getting started with Dynam-EC
Before you can start configuring conferences, Dynam-EC must connect with the
matrix (or matrices) using either a Dynam-EC Information file (*.hxdeci) or an
EHX Project File (*.hxn) (See section 4.2 Connecting to the matrices in an
EHX ).
The IP addresses of the matrices are extracted from the configuration file, and IP
connection made with the matrices. If an EHX Project file (*.hxn) is used to
connect to the matrices, Dynam-EC will prompt the user to select the matrices
that they wish to connect to.
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When Dynam-EC connects to the matrices, it obtains the current active
assignments from the matrix. All assignments made by Dynam-EC are sent
directly to the matrix. You can now start to use Dynam-EC to configure
conferences and IFBs.
If Dynam-EC loses the connection to the matrices:
• The assignments you have already made remain in effect.
• Any other Dynam-EC client that is connected to the matrices may continue
to make assignments.
For information about restoring lost connections, see section 4.2.2 Restoring a
lost connection.
To protect your Dynam-EC projects (including such features as palette width,
canvas configuration, audio level meters, settings and palette configurations), you
should save your projects as Dynam-EC project (or layout) files (*.ccr). (See
section 4.4 Saving a project (layout) file).
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4.1.1 Quick reference to the Dynam-EC screen
Figure 4-1: Quick reference to the Dynam-EC screen
Operational Modes
Connect to an EHX Configuration file
Audio level meter
Audio gain slider control
Available items on the
paletteCANVAS
PALETTE
Adjust settings
Select touch or full screen mode
Available items on the canvas
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4.1.2 Quick reference to color coding
Color coding is used for the rapid identification of onscreen items:
System component Color coded icon
Four-wires and Port Viewers
Panel
Key group
Split label
port
Ident (Talk)
Monitor (Listen)
Conference
Preset conference
Port viewer
IFB
Macro
SIP Telephony
Meter (Meter control shown)
Note
Alias label
Keygroup
Table 4-1: Color coded system components
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4.1.3 Tool tips
When you move your mouse over an item on the canvas or palette, a tool tip is
displayed with detailed information about that item.
Figure 4-2: Example tool tip
4.1.4 Help
To find out more about Dynam-EC as you work, click the Help icon (?) in the
toolbar at the top right of the screen.
The following options are displayed in the drop-down menu:
Option Description
Content The content of the Help files. You can navigate the
Help files using the navigation pane, search, or
contents facilities.
Show meter status Displays the status of the audio level meters (see
section 4.25 Using audio level meters (Clear-Vu
®)).
About Dynam-EC Version and logs information about Dynam-EC.
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Option Description Figure 4-3: About Dynam-EC
The dialog displays:
The main version and build numbers (for
example, Version 3.13.4 (Build 0)).
Copyright information.
A menu displaying version information for the
component parts of Dynam-EC.
The Clear-Com website address:
http://www.clearcom.com
To go to the date stamped program logs (*.txt files)
on your PC, click Show Logs.
To copy the information displayed in the dialog, click
Copy Info. The copied information goes into the
clipboard.
To close the dialog, click OK.
Table 4-2: Help menu options
4.1.5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Select FAQ on the palette to open a list of frequently asked questions.
Figure 4-4 FAQ
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Figure 4-5 List of FAQs
4.2 Connecting to the matrices in an EHX system
Before you can start configuring and managing conferences, Dynam-EC must
connect with the matrix (or matrices) Using either a Dynam-EC Information File
(*.hxdeci) or an EHX Project File (*.hxn)
To connect to the matrices in an EHX system:
1) Click Connect in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
2) A dialog opens. From the dialog, browse to the Dynam-EC Information File
(*.hxdeci) or EHX Project File (*.hxn). The file format is pre-selected for
the selection field.
3) Open the Dynam-EC Information File or EHX Project File. The IP addresses
of the matrices in the configuration are extracted from the configuration
file, and IP connections made with the matrices. If an EHX Project file
(*.hxn) is used to connect to the matrices, Dynam-EC will prompt the
user to select the matrices that they wish to connect to.
Note: Except in Simulation mode (where all data is read from the *.hxn file), no other data, such as lists of ports, is read from the *.hxn file. Information about ports,
conferences and key groups is read live from the matrices. Dynam-EC clients are
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automatically updated with any changes that are made to the configuration in
EHX.
4.2.1 Generating a Dynam-EC Information File
A Dynam-EC Information File (*.hxdeci) is a small file used specifically to provide
information to Dynam-EC. Using the Dynam-EC Information file allows the user to
work with a much smaller file than a full EHX Project (*.hxn) file, as well as to
pre-select which matrices they are interested in connecting to.
You can generate a Dynam-EC Information File from EHX by selecting File ->
Save Dynam-EC Information.
4.2.2 Restoring a lost connection
If Dynam-EC loses the connection to a matrix:
• The names of all the devices from that matrix are changed to ???? to
signal the loss of data.
• Port entities are grayed out to indicate that their status is unknown.
While Dynam-EC attempts to reconnect to the matrix, the following message is
displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen:
Connecting to <IP address of matrix>
Dynam-EC continues to attempt to reconnect indefinitely (or until the connection
is restored).
When the connection is restored, Dynam-EC displays the following message in the
bottom left hand corner of the screen, as it reloads the connection with all the
matrices in the linked set:
Loading <IP addresses of all matrices>
The onscreen display is updated with the new configuration information, and the
port entities are no longer grayed out.
4.3 Opening a project (layout) file
The Dynam-EC project file (*.ccr) (also referred to as a layout file), stores the
Dynam-EC screen configuration (including such features as palette width, canvas
configuration, audio level meters, settings and palette configurations).
The *.ccr file does not contain:
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• The port information as this is read directly from the matrices by Dynam-
EC (see section 4.1 Getting started with Dynam-EC).
• The alias level or routing assignments made by Dynam-EC.
To open a Dynam-EC project file (*.ccr):
1) Click Open in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
2) A dialog opens. From the dialog, browse to the project file (*.ccr format).
The file format is pre-selected for the selection field.
3) Open the project file.
4) Dynam-EC loads the layout information.
4.4 Saving a project (layout) file
To save a Dynam-EC project file (*.ccr):
1. Click Save in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
2. A dialog opens. Enter the required filename and save the file to the desired
location on your PC. The Save File Type: is pre-selected as a *.ccr.
The Dynam-EC layout and settings information is saved to the file.
Note: Port information is not saved to the project file, as this information is read from
the matrices in the EHX configuration when opened by Dynam-EC.
4.5 Refreshing information from the matrices
To reload the current device information from the connected matrices, click
Refresh in the toolbar in the top of the screen.
The information displayed by Dynam-EC is updated.
Refresh may be used after communications have been interrupted between the
PC and matrices.
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4.6 Dragging and dropping
The majority of the actions that you perform on onscreen items (from panels and
four-wires, to audio meters and conferences) are achieved by dragging and
dropping items with the mouse.
Dragging and dropping is used to:
• Move items between screens (for example, from the canvas to the palette
and back again).
• Assign items (such as panels, four-wires, idents, labels, meters,
telephones and monitors) to conferences and Port Viewers.
• Remove / unassign items (usually by dragging the attached item away to
a blank part of the screen) from conferences and Port Viewers.
To drag and drop an item:
1) Click and hold the item (such as a panel) you want to move and drag to
the desired onscreen location.
Note: A dialog or message may be displayed, if the action you are attempting is either
restricted or prohibited.
Note: A range of prompts and restrictions can be set up in Settings, to help control the
creation and management of conferences (see section 4.24 Using the Settings
screen).
2) To place or release the item, release the mouse.
Use the Control key to select more than one item. You can also use the mouse to
lasso multiple items.
4.7 Undoing and redoing
Unless you have saved changes to the project file (*.ccr), most of the actions you
carry out in Dynam-EC can be undone.
To undo the last action, click Undo in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
Clicking the down arrow associated with Undo, opens a drop-down list of
previous actions. Selecting:
• The topmost action will undo the last action.
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• An action further down the list will undo both that action and all the other
actions after it, up to the top of the list.
Undone actions can also be redone.
To redo the last undone action, click Redo in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
Clicking the down arrow associated with Redo, opens a drop-down list of
undone actions. Selecting:
• The topmost action will redo the last undone action.
• An undone action further down the list will redo both that action and all
the other actions after it, up to the top of the list.
You can also press Control-Z to undo the last action, or Control-Y to redo the last
action.
4.8 Getting started with the palette
The palette is docked to the left of the screen. The palette is used to assemble,
organize and deploy the items (such as conferences, panels, four-wires, idents, monitors and alias labels) that you use when configuring conferences and Port
Viewers. Most configuration tasks are performed on the canvas, the main working
area of Dynam-EC (see section 4.9 Getting started with the canvas).
The configuration tasks that you can perform with the palette and canvas vary
according to the selected operational mode.
For a quick reference to the main features of the Dynam-EC screen, see section
4.1.1 Quick reference to the Dynam-EC screen.
4.8.1 Scrolling the palette
To scroll the palette using the scroll bar, move your mouse over the light gray bar
within the palette scroll bar.
The inner bar turns from light gray to white. Drag the inner bar up or down to
scroll the canvas.
Alternatively, you can:
• Click and hold the arrow heads at either end of the scroll bar to scroll the
palette. The arrow heads turn from light gray to white when clicked.
• Right click either the light gray bar within the scroll bar, or an arrow
head. Select one of the following options from the dialog:
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o Top
o Bottom.
o Page up (to take you a page length up within the same palette tab).
o Page down (to take you a page length down within the same palette
tab).
o Scroll up.
o Scroll down.
Except in Configure Palette mode, the scroll bar is not displayed if there is only
a limited number of items on the palette.
4.8.2 Resizing and hiding the palette
To resize the palette:
1) Move your mouse over the right-hand edge of the palette screen (the left
hand edge of the canvas).
2) The mouse pointer tool changes to the double-headed arrow of the grab
tool.
3) Drag the screen to the right or left to resize the palette.
Note: The canvas screen reduces in size when you expand the palette, and increases
when you reduce the size of the palette.
To hide the palette, click the gray rectangle on the right hand edge of the palette
screen.
You can also hide the audio volume monitoring section by clicking the equivalent
area to the right of the canvas.
4.9 Getting started with the canvas
The canvas screen is the larger right hand pane of the Dynam-EC screen. The
canvas is the principal working area in Dynam-EC, where the majority of
configuration and assignment tasks are performed.
The palette is used to assemble, organize and deploy the majority of the items (such as conferences, panels, four-wires, idents, monitors and alias labels) that
you use on the canvas when configuring conferences and Port Viewers (see
section 4.8 Getting started with the palette).
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The functions of the palette and the canvas vary according to the selected
operational mode. For more information, see
For a quick reference to the main features of the Dynam-EC screen, see section
4.1.1 Quick reference to the Dynam-EC screen.
4.9.1 Changing between page views
In Assignment, Alias and Configure Canvas modes, you can select between 12
different canvas pages. The selected page is highlighted in orange.
Figure 4-6 The Configure Canvas page buttons
To add and remove pages, select Configure Canvas, and use the Add Tab
(green) and Remove Tab (red). The following apply:
• If you add a page it always appears as the last page.
• You can only remove the last page. If this page contains items, a warning
appears. If you continue, all items on the page are deleted. You cannot
remove earlier pages, even if they are selected (orange button).
• The last page is removed even if it is not the selected page (orange
button).
You can also press Control+# to select a page, where # is the page number (1 to
10).
The page views are saved as separate .CCR files.
You can use background images on each page. For more information, see section
4.9.3 Changing the canvas background image.
4.9.2 Renaming canvas pages
You can only rename page buttons from the Configure Canvas page.
To rename canvas pages:
1) Select Edit Canvas Names.
All the page buttons become text boxes.
2) Rename the required page buttons.
3) Select Confirm Canvas Names, to complete renaming.
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4.9.3 Changing the canvas background image
You can replace either or both default background images with your own customized image file(s) (for example, an image that displays your company logo,
user set up instructions, or conference information). To do so, name your
customized files as follows and copy them to the Dynam-EC installation directory:
Canvas Customized background image file
First Back.jpg
Second Back2.jpg
Table 4-3: Default canvas background image files
Before you can copy your customized images to the installation directory, you
must have administrator access rights.
You must close and restart Dynam-EC before the changes take effect.
4.9.4 Zooming in and out of the canvas
You can zoom in on the canvas by any of the following methods:
• Rolling the mouse wheel over a blank section of canvas.
• Using the zoom slide bar at the bottom right of the screen. The canvas
opens at 100% by default.
• Double-clicking the canvas.
Note: Double-clicking toggles between Zoom-To-Fit and standard zoom.
4.9.5 Scrolling the canvas
To scroll the canvas using the scroll bars, move your mouse over the light gray
bar within either the lower or right hand scroll bar. The inner bar turns from light
gray to white. Drag the inner bar to scroll the canvas.
Alternatively, you can:
• Click and hold the arrow heads at either end of the scroll bars to scroll
the canvas. The arrow heads turn from light gray to white when clicked.
• Right click either the light gray bar within the scroll bar, or an arrow
head.
In a horizontal scroll bar, select one of the following options from the dialog:
• Scroll here (the canvas tracks to the current position of the mouse).
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• Left edge.
• Right edge.
• Page left.
• Page right.
• Scroll left.
• Scroll right.
In a vertical scroll bar, select one of the following options from the dialog:
• Top
• Bottom.
• Page up (to take you a page length up).
• Page down (to take you a page length down).
• Scroll up.
• Scroll down.
4.10 Full screen
To toggle between full screen and normal screen mode, click Full screen in the
toolbar at the top right of the screen.
4.11 Optimise for touch
To select touch screen mode, click Optimise for touch in the toolbar at the top right of the screen. To return to normal mode, click Optimise for Mouse at the
bottom right of the screen.
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4.12 Operational modes
The configuration tasks you can perform in Dynam-EC vary according to the
selected operational mode.
Operational mode Summary
Assignment Use Assignment mode, the main operational
mode in Dynam-EC, to assign items (such as
panels, four-wires, idents, monitors, key groups and meters) to conferences and Port Viewers in
real-time. In Assignment mode, you also
configure and assign routes to virtual IFBs.
Alias Use Alias mode to create and apply alias labels
to conferences and Port Viewers.
Telephone Directory Use the Telephone Directory to make or end
telephone calls.
Configure Canvas Use Configure Canvas mode to locate,
organize and size conferences, preset conferences, and fixed Port Viewers on the
canvas.
You can also apply a meter control to conferences and Port Viewers, and add notes
(such as instructions or reminders) to the
canvas.
Configure Palette Use Configure Palette mode to search the canvas for the items (such as panels, four-wires,
idents, monitors and key groups) that you require for configuring conferences, IFBs and
Port Viewers in Assignment mode.
Add the required items to the palette. Use the
palette tabs to create different sets of items.
FAQ Use FAQ to access a list of frequently asked
questions.
EHX Use EHX to automatically start the EHX
Configuration Software, or switch to an active
instance of the software.
EHX also contains a button to start or
switch to Dynam-EC.
Table 4-4: Summary of operational modes
The system administrator can restrict users to the Assignment and Alias modes,
using Settings. If these user restrictions are in place, the Configure Palette and
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Configure Canvas modes are not displayed to the user. For more information,
see section 4.24 Using the Settings screen.
4.12.1 Configure Palette mode
To place Dynam-EC in Configure Palette mode, select Configure Palette from
the operational modes menu to the left of the screen.
The selected mode is highlighted in orange.
In Configure Palette mode, the canvas lists all the available items (panels, four-
wires, idents, monitors, and key groups) that you can add to the palette.
The items that you drag and drop to the palette can be used in Assignment
mode to make assignments to conferences and Port Viewers in real-time (see
section 4.12.4 Assignment mode).
Organizing and searching for items on the Configure Palette canvas
Figure 4-7: Configure Palette canvas (Sorted by System / Port)
The principle function of the Configure Palette canvas toolbar is to help you
organize and search the listed items.
To list and organize by system or port, click Sort by Type.
The Sort by Type button is underlined in white.
The available items are:
• Organized by system / port name (for example, System 1).
• Listed in ascending name order.
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To toggle between ascending and descending order, click the circled arrow next
to the Sort by System / Port button.
To list and organize by the item name, click Sort by Name. The Sort by Name
button is underlined in white.
The available items are:
• Organized by name (in numeric order, letter order, and / or character
order, according to the item label).
• Listed in ascending order.
To toggle between ascending and descending order, click the circled arrow next
to the Sort by Name button.
To list and organize by the type of item, click Sort by Type. The Sort by Type
button is underlined in white.
The available items are:
• Organized by type (for example, Panel, Direct (four-wire), Ident, Monitor,
Key group, FreeSpeak® Beltpack Role or FreeSpeak II™ Beltpack Role).
• Listed in ascending order.
To toggle between ascending and descending order, click the circled arrow next
to the Sort by Type button
To search for an item by name, enter the name of the item (or part of the name
of the item) into the Name Search.
The matching item(s) are listed onscreen.
Eraser tool and Meter tool
The Configure Palette canvas toolbar also includes the Eraser tool and the
Meter tool. Both of these tools be dragged and dropped to the palette for use in
Assignment mode.
Use the Eraser tool to roll back the changes that are made to conferences and
IFBs in Dynam-EC. For more information about the Eraser tool, see section 4.17
Erasing changes to conferences.
The Meter tool is used for adding a meter to a four-wire on the palette. For more
information, see section 4.25.1 Adding a meter to a four-wire on the palette.
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Adding items to the palette
Drag and drop the items you require (such as panels, four-wires, idents, monitors
and key groups) from the canvas to the palette. Organize the items by dragging
items anywhere on the palette. The items you add to the palette are those that will be available to you in Assignment mode (see section 4.12.4 Assignment
mode).
The location of the items on the palette is locked in Assignment mode. To relocate
items on the palette, you must return to Configure Palette mode.
You can navigate between different palette configurations using the tabs at the
top of the palette screen.
Add a new tab by clicking Add Tab.
Remove the selected tab by selecting Remove.
4.12.2 Configure Canvas mode
To place Dynam-EC in Configure Canvas mode, select Configure Canvas from
the operational modes menu to the left of the screen.
The selected mode is highlighted in orange.
Configure Canvas mode is used to locate, organize and size conferences, preset
conferences, and fixed Port Viewers on the canvas. You can also add, remove and
re-order canvas pages, and apply meters to conferences and Port Viewers. You
can add notes (such as instructions or reminders) to the canvas.
Using the Configure Canvas palette
The Configure Canvas palette is divided into five tabbed sections: Conferences,
four-wires, IFBs, Macros and Other.
The palette opens on Conferences, which lists all the available conferences that
can be added to the canvas for configuration.
Four-wires lists all the fixed four-wires that you can add to the canvas as fixed
Port Viewers.
IFBs lists all the IFBs that you can add to the canvas.
If the list of conferences or four-wires is particularly long, you can locate
particular conference(s) using the Name Search facility.
Macros lists all the macros that you can add to the canvas. Double-click the
macro to make it active in the macro viewer.
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The Other tab contains:
Facility Comments / Description
Port Viewer
[ ]
Drag to the canvas to create an unassigned Port
Viewer.
You can assign four-wires to this Port Viewer in
Assignment mode
(see section 4.12.4 Assignment mode )
Meter control
[ ]
Drag to the canvas to assign a meter to a fixed four-wire. (see section 4.25 Using audio level meters
(Clear-Vu ®) )
Preset conference
[ ]
Drag to the canvas to create a preset conference.
For more information about preset conferences, see
section 4.15 Preset conferences.
Note
[ ]
Type your note (such as an instruction or reminder) into the note area, then drag the note to the canvas
screen.
Table 4-5: Other tab facilities
Moving and resizing items on the canvas
You are free to move the conferences, Port Viewers and other items that you can
add to the canvas in Configure Canvas mode anywhere on the canvas (and to
keep moving those items, until you are satisfied with their location).
To resize a conference, Port Viewer or preset conference, drag the dotted edge of
the item.
You can only resize if the checkbox in Settings > General > Fixed Size
Viewers is unchecked.
The location and size of the conferences, Port Viewers and other items that you add to the canvas in Configure Canvas mode is fixed in Assignment mode. To
adjust the size and location of these items, you must return to Configure
Canvas mode.
4.12.3 Alias mode
To place Dynam-EC in Alias mode, select Alias from the operational modes
menu to the left of the screen.
The selected mode is highlighted in orange.
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In Alias mode, the palette is used to create and assemble alias labels for
assignment to conferences, IFBs and Port Viewers.
Type the name of the label (up to 10 characters) into the blank label area and
drag the label to the palette. You can create as many alias labels as you require.
You assign an alias label by dragging the label to the conference or Port Viewer on
the canvas.
To remove an unwanted label from the palette, drag the label to the trash can
icon.
Alias mode in Dante enabled networks
If the matrix that Dynam-EC is connected to forms part of a Dante network, and if
Dante Auto Alias Updates is enabled in the EHX configuration software, the
following applies:
• Dynam-EC automatically displays the Dante alias updates.
• For any Dante port that has Dante Auto Alias Updates enabled, Dynam-
EC cannot assign its own alias label.
• For any Dante port that has Dante Auto Alias Updates enabled, Dynam-
EC cannot remove the Dante alias label.
• For split ports, Dynam-EC can only assign alias labels if the port is also a
split port in the Dante network.
4.12.4 Assignment mode
To place Dynam-EC in Assignment mode, select Assignment from the
operational modes menu to the left of the screen.
The selected mode is highlighted in orange.
Assignment mode is the main operational mode for Dynam-EC, where
assignments and other live changes (such as creating a temporary connection
with the Assigned Panel) are made to conferences and Port Viewers in real-time.
Assigning items to conferences and Port Viewers
The items on the Assignment mode palette (such as panels, four-wires, idents,
monitors and key groups), including the number of tabs, correspond to your
configuration of the palette in Configure Palette (see section 4.12.1 Configure
Palette mode).
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The location of the items on the palette is locked in Assignment mode. To
relocate items on the palette, you must return to Configure Palette mode.
To make live changes to the matrices that Dynam-EC is connected to, drag and
drop:
• Items from the palette into conferences, IFBs and Port Viewers.
• Items from one conference, IFB or Port Viewer to another.
• Conferences into preset conferences.
If you assign a direct four-wire to a conference using Dynam-EC rather than EHX,
that four-wire will not be listed when viewing conference members on a V-Series
panel. This is because such assignments are temporary rather than fixed in the
EHX configuration.
Copy, Move and Exclusive assignments
When you drag items (such as panels, four-wires, idents, monitors and key
groups) to conferences or Port Viewers, an icon is displayed next to the mouse
pointer to indicate the type of assignment that is being made.
If you click an item on the palette and drag it (copy it) to a conference or Port
Viewer, the Copy icon is displayed.
Figure 4-8: Copy icon
If you click an item in a conference or Port Viewer and drag it (move it) to another
conference or Port Viewer, the Move icon is displayed.
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Figure 4-9: Move icon
If you want to copy (rather than move) an item from one conference or Port
Viewer to another, then right click the item and drag. The Copy icon is
displayed (see section Figure 4-8: Copy icon).
If you want to make an exclusive assignment from the palette to a conference or Port Viewer, right click the item in the palette and drag. The Exclusive
assignment icon is displayed.
Exclusively assigned panels, four-wires, idents and monitors are removed from
any other conference to which they have been assigned (but not Port Viewers to
which they have been assigned).
Key groups are removed from both conferences and Port Viewers.
Figure 4-10: Exclusive assignment icon
It is not possible to place a panel as both a fixed source and a destination into a
conference.
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4.12.5 Telephone directory
To place Dynam-EC in Telephone Directory mode, select Telephone Directory
from the operational modes menu to the left of the screen.
You can use the telephone directory to make and end SIP and TEL-14 calls. For
more information, see 4.27 Managing SIP and TEL-14 telephone interfaces.
4.13 Viewing and running macros
From the canvas, you can view and run macros. The macros are represented on
the canvas by macro icons. Each macro icon has a play forward and a play back
button. These are locked, and before running a macro forwards or backwards, you
must click the button to unlock it.
Figure 4-11 Macro icon with locked buttons
Figure 4-12 Macro icon with unlocked buttons
To run a macro forwards or backwards, click the right-hand or left-hand arrow
respectively.
For information about creating and editing macros, see 4.28 Macro Editor.
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4.14 Controlling input and output levels
Figure 4-13: Input and Output levels
The input and output levels are displayed on panels, four-wires, idents and
monitors while they are in the palette. The (output) level of idents and the (input)
level of monitors is also displayed when they are assigned to conferences (but not
Port Viewers).
To display the parameters for the panel, four-wire, ident or monitor, move the
mouse over the item.
4.14.1 Increasing or decreasing levels
The ability to adjust the levels on panels, four-wires, idents and monitors is
enabled in Settings (see section 4.24.1 Configuring prompts and other
settings).
To change the input level of the panel or four-wire (for example, a four-wire), do
one of:
• Roll the mouse wheel over the selected left-hand level display.
• Click on the left-hand level display, and use the slider control on the right
hand side of the canvas.
To change the output level of the item (for example, a four-wire), do one of:
• Roll the mouse wheel over the selected right-hand level display.
• Click on the right-hand level display, and use the slider control on the
right hand side of the canvas.
For idents and monitors, where only one level is displayed, do one of:
Input level Output level
Tool tip displays
parameters
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• Roll the mouse wheel over the level display.
• Click on the level display, and use the slider control on the right hand side
of the canvas.
The color and density of the level display changes from black to gray, to
transparent, to orange and finally red as you travel up through the -72dB (Cut)
to +18dB level range (and reverses as you travel down).
The color of the levels is impacted by the background color of the item (in this
case, the yellow four-wire).
The panel, four-wire, monitor or ident will display -72dB as Cut on the item.
However, the tooltip will display the level as -72dB.
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You can adjust the slider control by dragging the slider
with a mouse.
You can also position the mouse cursor anywhere in the
slider area and use a mouse wheel to increase or
decrease volume.
To cut the audio, select Cut at the top of the slider
control.
You can also use the slider control to change the
audio levels of IFB inputs and outputs. See
section 4.26.3 Adjusting audio levels.
Figure 4-14 Slider control
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4.14.2 Cutting levels
To instantly set the level to Cut (-72dB), double click the level on the item, or click the Cut button above the slider control. To restore the level to its previous
level, double click the level on the item again. You can also set the level to Cut (-
72dB) using the Cut button above the volume slider control.
4.14.3 Audio presence tally
To display an Audio Presence Tally on a four-wire on the palette, you must enable
the Audio Presence Tally option for that four-wire in EHX.
When audio is detected on the four-wire port, the input level on the four-wire on
the palette turns green.
This feature is only available provided that the PC running Dynam-EC is on the
same network segment as the matrix the four-wire port belongs to.
The input level on a four-wire on the palette will also display green if a meter is
applied. See section 4.25.1 Adding a meter to a four-wire on the palette.
4.15 Preset conferences
Dynam-EC enables you to create preset conferences that you can copy into live
conferences as required.
Assigning preset conferences to existing conferences enables you to manage
multiple changes to conferences in a single assignment operation. For example,
by assigning a preset conference to an existing news conference you might
instantly change the communication lines to those from a different OB truck, or swap the conference to a different studio key group (erasing existing four-wire
members).
Preset conferences are only created within Dynam-EC are not sent to the matrix.
Only when they are applied to existing conferences are changes sent to the
matrix.
To create a preset conference:
1) Go to Configure Canvas > Other tab in the palette.
2) Drag and drop the preset conference icon onto the canvas.
Note: For more information about Configure Canvas mode and the Other tab in the palette, see section 4.12.2 Configure Canvas
mode.
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To give the preset conference a name, using an alias label:
1) Go to Alias.
Type the name of the label (up to 10 characters) into the blank label
area.
2) Drag the alias label to the preset conference.
Creating and assigning an alias label to a preset conference is the same as for
normal, EHX conferences.
For more information about Alias mode, see section 4.12.3 Alias mode.
To assign items (such as four-wires, monitors, idents and key groups) to a preset
conference:
1) Go to Assignment.
2) Drag and drop available items from the palette onto the preset conference
(as you would with any other conference).
To apply the preset conference to an existing conference:
1) Go to Assignment.
2) Drag and drop the preset conference onto the target conference.
The contents of the preset conference are added to the target conference. The
name of the target conference changes to that of the preset conference.
For more information about Assignment mode, see section 4.12.4 Assignment
mode.
4.15.1 Using Drag as Preset with conferences
You can use existing conferences in the same way as preset conferences by using
the Drag as Preset facility.
To use Drag as Preset with existing conferences:
1) Go to Assignment.
2) Move your mouse over the top part (the dotted line) of the conference you
want to use. The Drag as Preset facility is displayed.
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3) Drag the conference onto the target conference to copy its contents to the target conference. The source conference is not changed by this
operation. The name of the target conference is not changed by this
operation.
4.15.2 Using Drag as Preset with preset conferences
You can also use Drag as Preset to copy an existing conference to a preset
conference.
To copy the contents of an existing conference to the preset conference:
1) Go to Assignment.
2) Move your mouse over the top part (the dotted line) of the conference you
want to use. The Drag as Preset facility is displayed.
3) Drag the conference onto the target preset conference to copy its contents
to the preset conference.
The source conference is not changed by this operation. The name of the
target conference is not changed by this operation.
To replace the contents of the preset conference with the contents of the existing
conference:
1) Go to Assignment.
2) Move your mouse over the top part (the dotted line) of the conference you
want to use. The Drag as Preset facility is displayed.
3) Right click the conference and then drag onto the preset conference. The
contents of the preset conference are replaced by the contents of the
existing conference.
Any alias label that had been assigned to the preset conference is deleted.
Copy or replace operations to a preset conference will not display warning
prompts if the members already exist in another conference.
4.16 Filtering members in conferences
The ability to filter members in conferences is enabled in Settings (see section
4.24.1 Configuring prompts and other settings).
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If filtering is enabled, the member filter icon is displayed in the right hand
corner of conferences in Configure Canvas mode.
Click the filter icon to display the types of conference members in the top bar of
the conference. The number displayed with each conference member type shows
you how many items of that type can be filtered.
To filter a member out of the conference, click a member. To indicate that a
member has been filtered from the conference, the filter icon changes to black.
To restore the member to the conference, click the filter icon again.
Figure 4-15: Filtered conference
Filtering members is part of the conference configuration process. You can only
use member filtering in Configure Canvas mode. Filtering does not change any
assignments to a conference.
4.17 Erasing changes to conferences and IFBs
The Eraser is used to reset conferences to the EHX configuration default, erasing
any changes that were made in Dynam-EC. You can also use the eraser tool to
remove IFBs
To use the Eraser:
1) In Configure Palette, drag the Eraser from the Configure Palette
toolbar (directly above the canvas) onto the palette.
2) In Assignment:
a. Drag the Eraser to a conference to erase the assignments you made
in Dynam-EC.
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b. Drag the eraser to an IFB. You can erase an entire IFB or only erase
sources, destinations and retuns.
If you select Settings > General > Eraser leaves monitors, idents and alias
names, any idents, monitors and alias labels that you added to the conference
are preserved when you use the Eraser. All other items are erased as usual.
If you select Settings > General > Prompt when erasing conferences, a
prompt is displayed asking you to confirm the erasure operation.
For more information, see section 4.24.1 Configuring prompts and other
settings.
4.17.1 Erasing changes to preset conferences
If you apply the Eraser to a preset conference, and then add that preset
conference to an existing conference, the members are erased and then replaced
with the members of the preset conference.
Preset conferences are only created within Dynam-EC are not sent to the matrix.
Only when they are applied to existing conferences are changes sent to the
matrix.
For more information about preset conferences, see section 4.15 Preset
conferences.
The eraser also applies to IFBs. You can erase an entire IFB, or only erase
sources, returns and destinations.
4.18 Controlling Talk and Listen arrows
Clicking a Talk / Listen arrow turns it off. The arrow is no longer displayed on
the panel or four-wire.
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Figure 4-16 Talk and Listen arrows
Permanent members of a conference cannot have their Talk/Listen arrow turns
off. This can only be done in EHX.
Clicking the space where the Talk / Listen arrow was formerly located turns the
arrow on again. The arrow is displayed again on the panel or four-wire.
You must be in Assignment mode to turn Talk / Listen arrows on and off on
panels and four-wires.
If you turn off both the Talk and the Listen arrows, the panel or four-wire is
effectively excluded from the conference or Port Viewer, and removed from the list of members. To restore the panel or four-wire (and Talk / Listen labels), you
must reassign the item to the conference or Port Viewer.
Idents and monitors (split label ports) do not display Talk / Listen arrows (see
section 4.19 Idents and monitors (split label ports)).
Key groups display a panel on the right hand side of the item to show if the group is active talk (red) or active listen (green). However, you cannot change the
talk or listen status of a key group in Dynam-EC.
4.19 Idents and monitors (split label ports)
In Configure Palette mode, split label ports are displayed on the canvas as:
• Paired idents (Talk capability (red)) and monitors (Listen capability
(green).
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Note: You can configure the colors from Settings > General > Show monitor in
green.
• It is possible to grant Talk and Listen capability to idents / ‘Talk’ keys in
some user panels (for example, pushbutton V-Series panels) in EHX.
However, idents are always treated as Talk only in Dynam-EC.
• Four-wires.
You can assign the ident and monitor parts of a split label as separate items to a
conference, IFB or Port Viewer.
The ident is added as a Talk only member. The monitor is added as a Listen
only member.
If you assign a split label as a four-wire to a conference, it is added as separate
Talk only and Listen only members.
If you assign a split label as a four-wire to a Port Viewer, the split label is listed as
both:
• A normal four-wire in the membership list.
• An ident and a monitor at the top of the viewer.
Dragging away either the ident or the monitor from the Port Viewer is equivalent
to turning off either the Talk or Listen button on the four-wire (the Talk or Listen
button on the four-wire is no longer displayed.
Turning off a Talk / Listen button on the four-wire will also result in the ident /
monitor disappearing from the top of the Port Viewer.
If you click the space where the Talk or Listen button was displayed on the four-
wire:
• The ident or monitor is restored to the top of the Port Viewer.
• The Talk or Listen button reappears on the four-wire in the membership
list.
For more information about Talk and Listen buttons, see section 4.18
Controlling Talk and Listen .
If you drag and drop a split label as a four-wire into an available / unassigned
fixed Port Viewer, then it is displayed in the same way as any other four-wire.
For more information about Port Viewers, see section 4.20 Port Viewers.
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4.20 Port Viewers
Port Viewers enable you to visually monitor routing to and from a four-wire port,
and also to assign entities to four-wires (sometimes known as XY routing). An
entity can be a four-wire, panel, telephone, ident or monitor.
In Configure Canvas mode, you can create:
• A pre-populated Port Viewer by dragging to the canvas one of the four-
wires listed under the Configure Canvas > Directs.
The target four-wire for the viewer cannot be changed.
• An unpopulated (empty) Port Viewer by dragging to the canvas the Port
Viewer icon from the palette > Other tab.
To populate the viewer, drag and drop a four-wire to the viewer in
Assignment mode. The target four-wire for the viewer can be changed
for any other four-wire.
For more information about creating Port Viewers, see section 4.12.2 Configure
Canvas mode.
The Port Viewer displays:
• The conferences of which the monitored four-wire is a member.
• All the ports (panels, four-wires, idents, monitors and key groups) the
monitored four-wire is connected to.
Figure 4-17: Port Viewer (conferences and port connections)
The connections list of the Port Viewer is automatically updated whenever a port
is assigned to (or removed from) a conference of which the monitored four-wire is
a member.
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To connect an additional port (such as a panel, four-wire, ident, monitor or key
group) to the monitored four-wire, drag and drop the item into the Port Viewer.
The new port is displayed in the connections list for the Port Viewer, and a new
talk and listen crosspoint is created between the new port and the monitored
four-wire.
The matrices are updated by Dynam-EC with the new configuration.
You can copy, move, or exclusively assign panels, four-wires, idents, monitors or key groups to a Port Viewer. For more information about making assignments,
see section 4.12.4 Assignment mode.
You can assign an alias label to a Port Viewer in exactly the same way as
conferences. For more information, see section 4.12.3 Alias mode.
For more information about using audio meters with Port Viewers, see section
4.25 Using audio level meters (Clear-Vu ®).
4.20.1 Remote crosspoints display
Dynam-EC displays remote crosspoints (crosspoints that are remote to the
matrices that Dynam-EC is connected to) in the Port Viewer in the same way as
local crosspoints.
4.21 Setting up a temporary connection between an
Associated Panel and a conference
To set up a temporary connection between a local panel and any current
conference:
1) From the toolbar, select Meters, and drag and drop a panel from the
palette onto the Associated Panel segment of the Meters screen. The
panel is now an Associated Panel.
Figure 4-18: Example Associated Panel segment
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2) To connect the Associated Panel with a conference on the canvas screen,
click and hold the T button in the top right of the conference display.
The Associated Panel is added to the conference list, and the T button
turns red.
Release the T button to break the connection with the Associated Panel.
4.22 Setting up an associated monitor
You can associate a monitor with a Dynam-EC session. Usually, this will be a
speaker unit (monitor split port).
1) Drag and drop the monitor port onto the Meters > Associated Monitor
area.
2) You can adjust the input and output volume by selecting the right-hand or left-hand area respectively and then using the mouse wheel or the audio
slider control.
If Hide cursor metering is not selected (default), you can select Monitoring
Enabled to the right of the canvas and this will route any dynamically metered
audio to the associated monitor port as well as to the meter.
4.23 Setting up an Associated Meter Port
You can use a four-wire port as an audio meter, connected directly to the PC running Dynam-EC, when you assign that four-wire port to Associated Meter
Port status. This is useful if you do not have an LMC 64 card fitted in your matrix.
To set up an Associated Meter Port:
1) Ensure that the four-wire port to be used as an audio meter is directly
connected to the PC running Dynam-EC.
The following table shows the pin connection from a four-wire port (RJ-45
connector) to a 3.5mm microphone jack on the PC:
Four-wire port pins PC 3.5mm audio jack
1 N / C
2 N / C
3 N / C
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4 Tip
5 Ring
6 N / C
7 N / C
8 N / C
Table 4-6: Four-wire port to 3.5mm microphone jack on the PC
In Settings, drag and drop a direct four-wire port from the palette onto
the Associated Meter Port segment of the Settings screen.
Note: Once the four-wire port has been assigned as the Associated Meter Port, it is
treated by Dynam-EC as audio meter zero.
Calibrate the audio meter, by entering the required audio threshold in dB
(for example, - 3.2). Click Apply.
4.24 Using the Settings screen
The Settings screen is used to:
• Enable prompts and various other settings that help you manage the
configuration of conferences.
• Select what is visible on the canvas in IFB display modes
To open the Settings screen, select Settings in the toolbar. You can now select:
• General
• IFB Display
• Advanced
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Figure 4-19General settings
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Figure 4-20 IFB Display settings
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Figure 4-21 Advanced settings
4.24.1 Configuring prompts and other settings
The General, IFB and Advanced Settings segments of the Settings screen list
prompts and other controls / settings to help you manage the configuration of
conferences.
To select or deselect a setting, click the checkbox next to it.
The list of settings comprises:
General Comments / Description
Prompt when erasing
conference (default: off)
The Eraser is used to reset conferences to the
EHX configuration default, erasing any changes
that were made in Dynam-EC.
To use this tool in Configure Canvas, add the
tool to the palette from the Configure Palette
toolbar.
When the erase tool is dragged to a conference, a
dialog is displayed asking you to confirm its
erasure.
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General Comments / Description
To leave the conference unchanged, click Cancel.
To continue with the erasure, click Erase.
For more information about the Eraser, see
section 4.17 Erasing changes to conferences.
Prompt when adding items (other than monitors and
idents) to a conference that are already in use in another
conference (default: off)
A dialog is displayed to warn you that items you want to add to a conference (such as panels and
four-wires), are already in use by another
conference.
To cancel the item assignment, click Cancel.
To complete the assignment, click Apply
anyway.
Operational issues may arise if you assign items
that are already in use. For example, if a port is present in multiple conferences, all the audio from
those conferences will be present on that port. The audio interference this causes can make it
difficult to use that port for conference
communications.
Only allow items (other than monitors and idents) to be
used in one place, prompt
when adding (default: off).
This setting does not permit you to add items, such as ports, panels and meters, to more than
one conference. This setting avoids the operational issues caused by such conflicts (see
row above).
A dialog is displayed to warn you that the item(s)
are already in use in another conference.
Eraser leaves monitors,
idents and alias names
(default: off).
When you use the Eraser Tool in Configure
Palette mode to reset conferences to the EHX configuration default, any monitors, idents and
aliases that were added are preserved.
All other changes that you made in Dynam-EC are
erased.
For more information about the Eraser, see
section 4.17 Erasing changes to conferences.
Enable conference member
filters (default: off)
When this setting is enabled, the member filter
icon is displayed in the right hand corner of
conferences in Configure Canvas mode.
To use the member filter, see section 4.16
Filtering members in conferences.
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General Comments / Description
Filtering members is part of the conference configuration process. You can only use member
filtering in Configure Canvas mode.
Prompt when adding
sources, destinations and
returns to an IFB that are already in use in another
IFB.
Displays a warning if you add sources,
destinations or returns to an IFB if they are used
in a different IFB. You can either cancel or copy
the entity to another IFB.
Only allow sources,
destinations and returns to be used in one IFB, prompt
when adding.
Displays a warning if you add sources,
destinations or returns to an IFB if they are used in a different IFB. You can move to the new IFB
removing it from the old IFB or cancel the change.
Hide SIP or TEL-14
functionality
You can choose not to display SIP or TEL-14
information.
Use caller id or dialled number to apply alias on SIP
or TEL-14 ports.
Enables you to specify whether aliases apply to
SIP or TEL-14 ports.
Use caller id or dialled
number to apply alias on IFB
with telephony destination.
Enables you to specify whether aliases apply to
IFBs with a telephony destination.
Display dropped calls as errors, manual intervention
required.
When enabled, a dropped call appears as an error
notification.
Show and apply idents in
directs (default: off)
An ident is applied and displayed on four-wires /
panels used in conferences.
Enable level adjustment
(default: on)
Enables you to adjust the audio levels on panels, four-wires, monitors and idents (see section 4.14
Controlling input and output levels).
Enable cursor metering
(default: off)
Allows you to visually monitor audio from an
associated monitor.
Only allow 1 source to be
added to a monitor’s port
viewer (default: off)
To prevent issues arising from competing audio
sources, you can restrict the number of sources
that can be added to a monitor in a Port Viewer to
a single audio source.
Show monitor is green
(default: on)
Displays monitors as green.
Confirm Undo and Redo Displays a warning for Undo and Redo.
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General Comments / Description
Fixed Size Viewers (PM must
be restarted to apply this
change)
Allows you to specify whether port viewers and
conferences can be resized. To apply the change, you must save the layout, restart PM and then
open the saved layout. Now the change will be
visible.
User caller ID or dialled number to apply alias on IFB
with telephony destination.
Allows a telephone contact alias to apply to an IFB
that has a telephony port as a destination.
IFB Comments / Description
When adding or removing IFB destination add or
remove IFB return as well
(default: on)
Automatically creates an IFB return to the caller.
Display IFB key groups in
summary or detailed view
(default: on)
Allows you to see the IFB key groups on the canvas.
Display IFB dim level in
summary view
Allow you to display or hide IFB dim level in summary
view.
Number of active callers
displayed
Allows you to use slider controls to determine how
many entities are displayed in IFBs in summary view.
Number of sources displayed
Number of destinations
displayed
Number of returns displayed
Number of active listeners
displayed
Display only active IFB
callers in detailed view
(default: off)
Allows you to hide potential callers in detailed view.
Display priorities in IFB
detailed view (default: off)
Allows you to show or hide priorities in detailed view.
Display returns and active
listeners in IFB detailed view
Allows you to show or hide returns and active listeners
in detailed view.
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Advanced setting Comments / Description
Enable idents / monitoring
of directs on palettes that
are not in use
Enables you to assign idents and monitors] to four-
wires on the palette, in both Configure Palette and
Assignment modes.
Information pop-up display
time
Enables you to specify how long pop-up notifications
last.
Table 4-7: Settings
When you select OK from the Settings screen, the settings are saved locally. These settings reload automatically the next time that you start Dynam-EC. The
settings are also stored in the .CCR file, and are applied every time you load the
.CCR file.
To return to the system default settings, select Set Defaults.
4.24.2 Setting user restrictions in Administrator mode
When Dynam-EC is started in Administrator mode (see section 3.2 Command
line options), the User Restrictions segment is displayed in the Settings screen. The settings in this segment enable a system administrator to restrict the
changes that users can make to the project file (*.ccr).
To save any user restrictions to the project file, the project file must be in
Administrator mode. Any user restrictions are lost if the system administrator
switches to another operating mode, and then saves the file.
To select or deselect a setting, click the checkbox next to it.
The list of User Restrictions settings comprises:
Setting Comments / Description
Remove configure palette and
canvas
When Dynam-EC is not in Administrator mode,
Configure Canvas mode and the Settings button
are removed. Only the Assignment and Alias
Label modes are available to the user.
This means that the user cannot:
• Add conferences, Port Viewers, or preset
conferences to the canvas, or remove them.
• Change the items / devices available to them
on the palette.
• Change any prompts or other settings.
• Assign or modify the Assigned Panel.
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Setting Comments / Description
The user continues to have full control of the conferences and Port Viewers already on the
canvas. The user can:
Assign items from the palette, and assign aliases.
Remove items from both conferences and Port Viewers (even if those items are not present in the
palette and / or have been assigned by another
user).
Restrict to items on palette Except in Administrator mode, the user cannot modify the members of conferences and Port
Viewers, if they are not present on the palette.
Conference members that are not on the palette are displayed in a semi-transparent
state to show that they cannot be modified.
Prevent level adjustment Except in Administrator mode, the user cannot
modify port input or output levels.
When the user tries to use the mouse wheel to
adjust port levels, the level appears to change, but then reverts to the original setting as soon as the
adjustment ceases. No level change is sent to the
matrix.
Remove cursor [dynamic]
meter
Except in Administrator mode, the user does not have access to the dynamic / cursor audio levels
meter, located to the right of the canvas screen
(see section 4.25.7 Cursor meter).
This restriction may be imposed to prevent the
unnecessary usage of system resources.
Restrict macro The user cannot create or edit macros, but can use
macros the already exist in the configuration file.
Table 4-8: User restrictions
4.25 Using audio level meters (Clear-Vu ®)
You can apply Clear-Vu ® audio level meters to conferences and four-wire ports
in real-time with Dynam-EC. The meter setups can be saved to the project
(layout) file (*.ccr). Audio level meters can be added to four-wire ports in the
palette in a reduced format.
This facility normally requires at least one LMC-64 audio metering card to be
fitted to the matrix.
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You can set up a single audio meter without an LMC-64 card in Settings > Associated Meter Port. For more information, see section 4.23 Setting up an
Associated Meter Port.
You can configure the number of audio meters provided by an LMC-64 card to 16,
32, 48 or 64 meters in EHX. The same audio meter data can be used by multiple
Dynam-EC clients, which means that multiple assignments of the same audio
meter will not use up additional meters.
The total number of available meters:
• Is displayed in Dynam-EC within the red circle of the meter.
• Updated on all Dynam-EC clients, every time a meter is applied.
You can still assign meters to a four-wire or conference when zero free meters are
reported, provided that the four-wire or conference:
• Already has a meter assigned to it.
• The audio level data is already being broadcast.
In this case a new meter does not need to be assigned to the target.
However, if an attempt is made to assign a meter that requires an additional
meter and no free meters are available, the following message is displayed:
There were not enough free meters to fulfil the request.
Because the audio level information is broadcast by the LMC-64 cards, the Dynam-EC clients must be on the same network as the LMC-64 cards (unless
switches or routers are configured to forward the broadcast data between
networks).
Dynam-EC does not require the IP address of the LMC-64 card.
Warning: The use of meters consumes PC system resources. If extensive use is
being made of audio level metering, a minimum specification PC may not be
suitable (see section 1.2 System requirements).
Meter functions Comments / Description
Input meter Input meters display the audio level into the matrix from a
port, after input level adjustment has been applied.
Output meter Output meters display the audio output level from the matrix
to a port after output level adjustment has been applied.
Conference meter Conference meters display the mixed audio level. Conference members can hear their own audio output if their output level
is set to 0dB.
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Table 4-9: Meter functions
4.25.1 Adding a meter to a four-wire on the palette
To add a meter to a four-wire on the palette:
1) In Configure Palette, add the required four-wire to the palette.
2) To add an input meter, drag the meter from the Configure Palette
toolbar to the left-hand side of the four-wire:
The left-hand side of the four-wire turns green.
The meter scale is displayed at the top of the four-wire.
3) To add an output meter, drag the meter from the Configure Palette
toolbar to the right-hand side of the four-wire.
The right-hand side of the four-wire turns green.
The meter scale is displayed at the bottom of the four-wire.
You cannot perform output level metering on ports that are not on the same
system as the LMC-64 card.
If you are performing cross-system metering in a fiber-linked Eclipse system (the
port being metered and the LMC-64 card are in different matrices), Clear-Com
recommends placing the LMC-64 card in the matrix where most metering is likely
to occur.
4.25.2 Removing a meter from a four-wire on the palette
To remove a meter from a four-wire port on the palette:
1) Go to Configure Palette.
2) Drag the audio meter away from the four-wire and drop it on the palette.
4.25.3 Adding a meter to a four-wire on the canvas (pre-
populated Port Viewer)
You can add a meter to a four-wire that has been dragged to the canvas, to form
a pre-populated Port Viewer.
You can find a list of the available four-wires under the four-wire tab of the
palette in Configure Canvas. All the four-wire ports present in the system
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configuration are displayed under the four-wires tab, except four-wire ports
configured as either monitors or idents.
You cannot add a meter to an unpopulated (empty) Port Viewer, even after you
have assigned a four-wire to that viewer. You can meter activity on this kind of
viewer, however, by using the dynamic (cursor) meter (see section 4.25.7
Cursor meter).
For more information about pre-populated and unpopulated (empty) Port Viewers,
see section 4.19 Idents and monitors (split label ports).
To add an audio meter to a four-wire on the canvas (pre-populated Port Viewer):
1) In Configure Canvas > four-wire tab, add the four-wire to the canvas.
2) Select the Other tab. The meter control is displayed in the list of available
items.
3) To add an input meter, drag the meter control to the left-hand side of
the pre-populated Port Viewer.
The meter is displayed on the left-hand side of the viewer:
Figure 4-22: Pre-populated Port Viewer with input meter
4) To add an output meter, drag the meter control to the right-hand side of
the pre-populated Port Viewer.
The meter is displayed on the right-hand side of the viewer:
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Figure 4-23: Pre-populated Port Viewer with output meter
You cannot perform output level metering on ports that are not on the same
system as the LMC-64 card.
If you are performing cross-system metering in a fiber-linked Eclipse system (the
port being metered and the LMC-64 card are in different matrices), Clear-Com
recommends placing the LMC-64 card in the matrix where most metering is likely
to occur.
4.25.4 Removing a meter from a four-wire on the canvas (pre-
populated Port Viewer)
To remove a meter from a four-wire you have dragged to the canvas (pre-
populated Port Viewer):
1) Go to Configure Canvas.
2) Drag the attached audio meter away from the Port Viewer and drop it on
the canvas.
4.25.5 Adding a meter to a conference
You can only add output meters to conferences, to measure the audio levels being
heard by the members of the conference. To add a meter to a conference:
1) In Configure Canvas > Conferences tab, add the conference to the
canvas.
2) Select the Other tab. The meter control is displayed in the list of available
items.
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3) To add the output meter, drag the meter control to the conference.
The meter is displayed on the right-hand side of the conference:
Figure 4-24: Conference with output meter attached
4.25.6 Removing a meter from a conference
To remove a meter from a conference:
1) Go to Configure Canvas.
2) Drag the attached audio meter away from the conference and drop it on
the canvas.
4.25.7 Cursor meter
The cursor meter is used to dynamically meter audio levels while in Assignment
mode.
In Assignment mode, if Cursor metering is enabled, and the monitoring enabled
button is selected, any level control or monitoring point selected will trigger cursor
metering:
• Move the cursor to the item you want to meter.
• To meter the input level of any port, select the level control to the left of
the port name.
• To meter the output level of any port, select the level control to the right
of the port name.
• To meter a conference, select the L control.
• To meter the return feed of an IFB, select the RL control, to listen to the
IFB feed as heard by the destinations, select the DL control.
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Unlike the fixed four-wire meters (see section 4.25.3 Adding a meter to a four-wire on the canvas (pre-populated Port Viewer) the cursor meter allows
metering of four-wires placed in a Port Viewer.
To access and use the meter:
1) In Assignment mode, reveal the meter by clicking the meter toggle bar
to the right of the canvas screen.
2) Click the meter icon to attach the meter to the mouse point. The meter
icon follows the mouse point, wherever it is moved on the screen.
3) Move the meter over the item (the conference, four-wire or Port Viewer)
on the canvas or palette you want to meter:
• To meter the input of a four-wire on either the palette or canvas,
move the meter over the left-hand side of the four-wire.
• To meter the output of a four-wire on either the palette or canvas,
move the meter over the right-hand side of the four-wire.
• To meter the input of a four-wire placed in a Port Viewer on the
canvas, move the meter over the left-hand side of the four-wire.
• To meter the output of a four-wire placed in a Port Viewer on the
canvas, move the meter over the right-hand side of the four-wire.
• To meter a conference on the canvas, move the meter over the
conference.
4) After a short delay (500ms), the heading above the large meter on the
right of the screen changes to match the point you want to meter, and
metering begins.
5) The audio level is displayed on the scale to the right of the canvas screen.
6) To stop, minimise the metering area, or unselect the monitoring enabled
button.
To prevent the unnecessary usage of system resources, system administrators
can restrict users from using the cursor meter. See section 4.24.2 Setting user
restrictions in Administrator mode.
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4.26 Virtual Interruptible Foldbacks
Eclipse HX and above offers a new, much-enhanced architecture for interruptible
foldbacks (IFBs). IFBs are now created and configured as virtual software entities
This section explains how to:
• Display IFBs
• Interpret the IFB information available within Dynam-EC
• Dynamically control and configure IFBs
Dynam-EC 10.0 uses virtual IFBs. These virtual entities have a number of
advantages over more traditionally configured interfaces. They:
• Are easier to configure without the need for complicated cabling
• Support multiple sources, destinations and returns.
• Support multiple callers. The callers to the IFB destination, typically the
talent such as a news anchor, are given a priority level from 1 – 5 (level 5
has highest priority).
• Allow members of a key group to trigger the IFBs.
• Allow monitoring of program feeds anywhere in the system without the
need for patch panels. This enables troubleshooting of audio feeds.
A program feed is typically a mix of audio. Listeners at different locations hear
different program feeds as required.
You create IFBs in the EHX Configuration Software. These IFBs are then visible
within Dynam-EC, where you can configure them.
An IFB allows a caller to cut or dim the audio from a configured source to a configured destination. This is typically used in broadcasts where an anchor
(destination) listening to a program feed (source) can be interrupted by a director
(caller). The anchor will receive audio from the director while the program feed is
either dimmed or muted. If the caller priority is set to 1, the audio is mixed with
the program feed.
An IFB contains the following components:
• Source – the audio that is heard when the IFB is not triggered.
• Destination – where the audio is routed.
• Dim level – the extent to which the source audio is reduced.
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• Caller – an audio source that triggers the IFB. The IFB destination now
hears the Caller audio, and the Source audio in dimmed or muted
according to the Dim level setting. Callers are prioritized from 1 (lowest)
to 5 (highest) to determine who has precedence in the feed. The default
priority is 3.
• Return/Listen:
o A return listen enables the caller to hear the anchor/talent.
o A destination listen can be used to monitor program feeds. The
destination listen allows a caller to monitor the audio sent to the
anchor.
Typical IFB use in a broadcasting scenario is illustrated in Figure 4-25 and Figure
4-26.
Figure 4-25 Broadcast scenario with no IFB trigger.
Audio Mix Director
Talent
Program feed
(receives program feed)
IFB (not triggered)
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Figure 4-26 Broadcast scenario with IFB trigger
Audio mix
The program feed usually consists of a mix minus combination of audio. This
means different listeners in the broadcast location are fed different audio mixes as
required. Figure 4-27 shows a broadcasting application with audio mixing, where:
• Mix minus 1 is Anchor 1 + Anchor 2 minus Remote
• Mix minus 2 is Anchor 2 + Remote minus Anchor 1
• Mix minus 3 is Anchor 1 + Remote minus Anchor 2
.
Audio Mix Director
Talent
Program feed
IFB triggered
(hears director s voice, with muted or dimmed program feed)
Caller
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Figure 4-27 Audio mix in broadcasting application
Anchor 1
Audio Mix
Matrix
Broadcast studio
Anchor 2Remote location
Routing
Director
Mic
Mic
Legend:Mix minus 1
Mix minus 3Broadcast audioIFB
Mix minus 2
IFB
AUDIO MIX
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4.26.1 Displaying and selecting IFBs
To display IFBs:
1) Select Configure Canvas.
2) At the top of the palette, select IFBs.
A list of available IFBs appears.
Note: The IFBs that appear are created in the EHX Configuration Software. You can
dynamically configure and route them from Dynam-EC.
Figure 4-28 List of available IFBs
You can drag an IFB from the palette to the canvas in the same way as a
conference or port viewer.
Note: Use the Control key to select more than one IFB.
4.26.2 Dragging IFBs to the canvas
If you drag an IFB to the canvas, it displays in summary view:
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Figure 4-29 IFB in summary view
In Assignment or Alias mode, you can also display an IFB in detail view. See
section 4.26.4 Viewing an IFB in Detail view.
If an IFB has more than one Source or Destination, the corresponding port on the
IFB screen displays with a gray shadow.
If you right-click on the port, the following context menu appears:
Select Show more or Show fewer to make more or fewer sources and
destinations visible.
You can also drag and drop a Key Group to an IFB from another IFB, a port viewer
or a conference.
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Figure 4-30 IFB with Key Group
The information displayed in the IFB in summary view depends on what you select
in the Settings > IFB Display > Default Items in IFB Summary View. You
can choose to view or hide:
• The IFB dim level
You can also use the slider controls to determine how many of the following
appear:
• Active Callers
• Sources
• Destinations
• Returns
• Active Listeners
The IFB summary and Detailed views can show the current Active listeners for an IFB (configurable in the respective Settings areas). Active listeners are ports that
are currently listening to the IFB, that is hearing the audio from the ports defined
as Returns for that IFB. This only occurs if the listen is triggered via an IFB listen
key or via a Route configured as Listen to IFB Return. It does not occur if a listen
key to a port that is also configured as a Return is pressed.
Key group
Source
Destination
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For more information, see section 4.24 Using the Settings screen.
All IFB elements can be located on different matrices.
If no trunk is available for a remote IFB element a message like the following is
displayed in the Event log of the Matrix that owns the IFB.
The IFB on the PM canvas will also Pulse between its normal colour and a dimmed
colour when there is a remote IFB element (Source, Caller etc.) that is not being
routed due to no trunk being available.
When you have positioned your IFBs in the canvas, switch to Assignment mode
to add or remove sources, destinations or returns.
To add a source, destination or return:
1) Ensure that Dynam-EC is in Assignment mode.
2) Drag the port from the palette to the source, destination or return area on
the IFB. If one or more ports are already positioned on the source or
destination area, they are replaced by the drag and drop. If it is dropped
onto an empty IFB entity location (shown by a grayed port outline with the entity type written in it, for example Source) then it is added to the other
assignments.
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Note: Use the Control key to select multiple ports.
Note: Any port added as an IFB destination is automatically added to the IFB returns if
this feature is enabled in Settings.
Note: If Prompt when adding sources, destination or returns to an IFB that are
already in use in another IFB is enabled in the Settings screen under IFBs, a
warning message appears if you attempt to add a port that is already used in
another IFB:
3) Click Apply anyway to complete the assignment. The port will now be
assigned to multiple IFBs. Or Cancel.
If Only allow sources, destinations and returns to be used in one IFB,
prompt when adding is enabled in the Settings screen under IFBs, a warning
message appears if you attempt to add a port that is already used in another IFB:
4) Click Move to complete the assignment or Cancel. Clicking Move will
move the port from it’s present position to the new IFB.
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To remove a source, destination or return:
1) Ensure that Dynam-EC is in Assignment mode.
2) Drag the port from the source, destination or return area to the palette.
If there is more than one source, destination or return, only the displayed
port is removed.
4.26.3 Adjusting audio levels
From summary view, you can adjust the IFB dim level.
Ensure that you first select Settings > IFB Display and then select Display IFB
dim level in summary view.
1) Select the Dim Level.
2) Use the dim level meter to adjust the dimming. You can either drag the
slider control to the required level, or use your mouse wheel.
Figure 4-31 Dim level button and meter
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If you have a monitor port, you can dynamically monitor the Destination Listen
(DL) and Return Listen (RL), but you cannot adjust the audio levels. For more
information, see section 4.22 Setting up an associated monitor.
4.26.4 Viewing an IFB in Detail view
In Assignment view, you can open an IFB in Detail view. This shows an
expanded version of the IFB. In this view you can see the audio crosspoints that
exist in the IFB. To open an IFB in Detail view from summary view, either:
• Click on the expand button
• Double-click anywhere on the title area at the top of the IFB window.
Figure 4-27 and 4-28 show the IFB detailed views.
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Figure 4-32 IFB in detailed view
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Figure 4-33 IFB in detailed view with active caller
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The information displayed in the IFB in Detail view depends on what you select in
the Settings > IFB Display > IFB Detailed View. You can choose to display:
• Only the active IFB callers
• The IFB priorities
• The advanced IFB detailed view. This view shows the IFB return routing to
the caller.
• Active listeners.
For more information, see section 4.24 Using the Settings screen.
In detailed view you can:
• View, add and remove sources, destinations and returns
Note: You can view the IFB priority for sources. Select Settings > IFB Display >
Display priorities in IFB detailed view.
• View a list of active and potential callers. This list is sorted
alphanumerically. An active caller displays with a crosspoint to the
destination.
Note: You can choose not to display potential callers in the Callers list. Select Settings
> IFB Display > Display only active IFB callers in detailed view.
• Adjust port input gain on callers and sources
• Adjust port output gains on destination and port input gains on return
listens.
• Adjust IFB dim levels
You can also adjust port input and output gains from the canvas. See section
4.14 Controlling input and output levels.
Add and remove sources, destinations and returns by drag and drop as for the
summary view.
Use the level meter to adjust port gains as for the summary view.
When an IFB caller is active, the source and any other caller of lower priority are
dimmed.
Audio from IFB callers with the same priority is mixed.
Cursor metering is available on the input and output levels of the ports. In the
IFB, Destination Listen and Return Listen metering points are also available.
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4.27 Managing SIP and TEL-14 telephone interfaces
From Dynam-EC, you can make and break SIP and TEL-14 calls. From a directory
of stored numbers, you can drag and drop, or click and select to make a call.
4.27.1 Contact directory
Telephone numbers are stored in the contact directory. To access this, select
Telephone Directory from the palette.
Figure 4-34 Telephone directory
4.27.2 Adding a contact
To add a contact, select from the toobar.
The following screen appears:
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Label: Add a name for the contact. You can use up to 10 characters. The label
functions as an alias, and is used on the SIP or TEL-14 port when a call is
underway.
Note: You can also apply the alias label to an IFB that has a telephone port as its
destination. For more information, see 4.24.1 Configuring prompts and other
settings.
Dial Code: This can contain up to 80 characters. It can contain either SIP
addresses or POTS numbers.
Description: For convenience, add a description of the contact.
Favorites: If you designate a contact as a favorite, it appears high on the sort list
when searching contacts. To do so, click .
4.27.3 Importing contacts
You can import contact information stored in contact files (.vcf).
To import contacts:
1) Select and navigate to the location of the contact file that contains
the required contact information.
2) Click Open.
4.27.4 Exporting contacts
You can export contact information and save it in a contact file (.vcf).
To export contacts:
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1) Select and navigate to the location where you want to save the
contact file.
2) Click Save.
4.27.5 Deleting contacts
To delete a contact, select the contact and then click .
4.27.6 Searching for contacts
You can use the Search facility to match contacts with:
• Contact label
• Dial code
• Description
The search results are listed with favorite contacts appearing first, followed by
contacts in alphabetical order.
To use the Search facility, enter a string into the Search: field.
4.27.7 Making a call
To make a telephone call, drag a contact from the palette onto a four-wire
telephony port viewer on the canvas.
If the call is successfully connected, the phone status appears:
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Select the red off-hook icon to view the call-in-progress screen:
From this screen, you can:
• End the call - select the red hang-up icon to end the call.
• Send DTMF information – select the dial pad icon
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You can also make a call by using the telephone icon on a four-wire port viewer or
port display.
Click on the telephone icon to open the dial window:
Select the required contact, and then click the green call button.
You can also use Name Search field to search for a contact.
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You can also initiate a call by double-clicking a contact.
On-screen dial pad
To view the on-screen dial pad:
1) Click the dial pad icon . The on-screen dial pad appears:
2) Use the pad to dial the required number, and then click the call button.
Dropped and terminated calls
When a call is ended or the connection fails, a message appears in the notification
area in the bottom right of the window. You can specify how long it remains here.
For more information, see 4.24.1 Configuring prompts and other settings.
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Port aliasing
By default, aliases are applied to all SIP and TEL-14 ports when a call is
underway. If the number is known in the directory, the associated name is used,
otherwise the first 10 digits of the called party or caller id. Additionally, numbers
can be imported from text files. When the call is dropped, the alias is removed.
When the matrix reports that a call, incoming or outgoing has been set up, if PM has a matching Contact in the Directory, the name of that contact will be applied
to the port as an alias. When the call is dropped, the alias is removed.
To prevent aliases applying to SIP and TEL-14 ports, deselect Settings >
General > Use caller id or dialled number to apply alias on SIP or TEL-14
ports.
IFB aliasing
By default, aliases are applied to all IFB ports that have a telephony port as a
destination
To prevent aliases applying to IFBs, deselect Settings > General > Use caller
id or dialled number to apply alias on IFB with telephony destination.
Piecemeal dialing
Once a call is initiated, further digits can be sent during the connection.
For TEL-14, this method can be used to make the initial call. For SIP, only
prepared dialling can be used to create an initial connection.
For both TEL-14 and SIP clients, the in-band digits can be used, for example to
navigate remote PABX menu systems.
4.28 Macro Editor
From Macro Editor, you can record, edit and run macros that enable you to
quickly set a conference or venue. It also enables you to easily reapply Dynam-EC
actions in the event of a matrix reset. In Macro Editor you can:
• Record a macro
• Edit a macro
• Run a macro forwards or backwards
• Export a macro to a storage file
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• Import a macro from a storage file
• Delete a macro
• Concatenate macros
You can also view and run macros from the Canvas. For more information, see
4.12.2 Configure Canvas mode.
Each macro consists of a series of recorded actions. You can include any action
that has a direct affect on the matrix such as adding ports or changing audio
levels. Every action that you record appears in the Macro Editor window on the
right-hand side of screen.
In Simulation Mode, you can record and save a macro offline for later use in an
online configuration.
Macros created using Macro Editor will NOT apply the some of the settings
specified in 4.24 Using the Settings screen. For more information, refer to this
section.
4.28.1 Viewing the Macro Editor screen
To see the Macro Editor screen, select Macro Editor on the main menu bar. The
screen appears to the right of the canvas. Select Macro Editor again to remove
the screen.
Figure 4-35 Macro Editor screen
The screen contains a row of icons along the top, and a window that displays any
macro steps that are recorded.
4.28.2 Recording and running a new macro
To record a new macro:
1) Select Macro Editor on the main menu bar.
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Figure 4-36 Menu bar
The Macro Editor screen appears.
2) In the title bar, edit the default macro name as required.
Figure 4-37 Title bar
3) Click
Note: When macro recording is active, the Record icon flashes.
4) Start using Dynam-EC as normal. All the actions that affect the Matrix will
be recorded. Each step appears listed the Macro Editor window.
5) To stop recording the macro. Click
Figure 4-38 An example of a macro
4.28.3 Exporting a macro
To export a macro:
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1) Click
2) Navigate to a location to save the macro.
Note: Dynam-EC macros are saved in .hxpmm format.
4.28.4 Importing and running a macro
To import a macro that has already been recorded:
1) Click , and navigate to the location where the macro is stored.
2) Select the macro and click Open or double-click the macro. The macro is
loaded into Dynam-EC.
3) To run the macro, click
4) To run the macro in reverse, click
5) To stop the macro. Click
4.28.5 Deleting a macro
To delete a macro that is loaded into Dynam-EC:
Click
Note: This will delete the macro from Dynam-EC. If the macro is saved to another
location, you can still retrieve it.
4.28.6 Editing macros
You can add or remove steps from an existing macro. To do so:
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1) Click to locate and import the required macro.
2) To add one or more steps:
a) click to begin recording, and then add any required steps.
These are appended to the existing steps in the macro.
b) When you are finished adding steps, click to stop.
3) To remove steps from a macro:
a) From the Macro Editor window, select the step to be removed.
b) Click .
4.28.7 Concatenating macros
To append the steps in one macro to the steps in another:
1) Click to locate and import the first macro.
2) Click and navigate to the location of the second macro.
3) Select the macro and click Open or double-click the macro. The steps of
the second macro are appended to those of the first.
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5 Installing Dynam-EC on an iOS handheld
device
You can use Dynam-EC on a handheld device. Devices currently supported
include:
• iPad
• iPhone
To use Dynam-EC on a handheld device you must:
1) Install Microsoft Remote Desktop on the handheld device from your
device’s application store.
2) Install a virtual machine on your PC for each handheld device.
3) Install Dynam-EC on each virtual machine.
4) Use Microsoft Remote Desktop to log into the virtual machine assigned to
the device.
5.1 Installing Microsoft Remote Desktop
To install Microsoft Remote Desktop:
1) Open your device’s application store.
2) Search for Microsoft Remote Desktop.
3) Select Install.
5.2 Installing a virtual machine on your PC
You require a virtual machine for each handheld device that runs Dynam-EC.
Each virtual machine requires approximately 2 Gigabytes of RAM. Before installing virtual machines, ensure that you have sufficient memory. For example, with 8
Gigabytes of RAM, you could install up to three virtual machines and retain 2
Gigabytes of RAM for other applications.
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To install a virtual machine:
1) In the left hand side of the Windows 8.1 taskbar, right click on the
Windows icon, and then select Programs and Features.
2) In the right hand side of the screen, select Turn windows features on
or off.
Figure 5-1 Programs and Features
3) In the Windows Features screen, select Hyper-V and then OK.
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Figure 5-2 Windows Features
4) Start Hyper-V Manager.
5) From the left hand hand of the Introduction screen, select Hyper-V
Manager, and then select Connect to Server …
6) Select Local computer.
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Figure 5-3 Hyper-V Manager
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7) From the right hand side of the Hyper-V Manager screen, select Virtual
Switch Manager…
Figure 5-4 Hyper-V Manager
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8) From the Virtual Switch Manager screen, select External and then
Create Virtual Switch.
Figure 5-5 Virtual Switch Manager
9) From the Virtual Switch Properties window:
• Enter a name for the virtual switch
• Select External Network, and then, from the drop down list, select
the wired control that is installed on your system.
• Select Allow management operation system to share this
network adaptor.
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Figure 5-6 Virtual switch options
10) The Apply Networking Changes warning dialog appears. To continue,
select Yes.
11) If you have a virtual machine already installed on your system, from the
Hyper-V Manager screen, select Import Virtual Machine … and follow
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the instructions from the wizard. You will be asked to navigate to
the location of the virtual machine.
If you do not have a virtual machine already installed on your system, select New > Virtual Machine … and follow the instructions from the
wizard.
Note: When asked to specify a generation, select Generation 2.
When asked to assign memory, enter 2048 in the Startup memory field.
Note: You can install a minimum of 1024 MB.
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In Configure Networking, select the virtual switch that you created
earlier.
In Connect Virtual Hard Disk, enter 50 in the Size field.
In Installation Options, select a bootable Windows installation file (.iso).
12) Select Start Virtual Machine.
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13) Follow the instructions to install and configure Windows 8.1.
After Windows 8.1 is loaded, for ease of use, select Control Panel > Mouse >
Pointer Options and increase the pointer speed.
14) Install Dynam-EC on the new virtual machine. For more information, see
section 2 Installing Dynam-EC.
15) Start Dynam-EC, and assign it to the Startup menu.
5.3 Using Dynam-EC on a handheld device
1) Start the Microsoft Remote Desktop application.
2) Enter the IP address of the virtual machine that you installed in section
5.2, your User Name and Password.
Dynam-EC is now visible on your handheld device.
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6 Glossary
Term Definition
Analog Port Any of the matrix analog input/output RJ-45 connectors that are used to connect cable from the matrix to panels and
interfaces.
Each port connects to a separate audio channel in the matrix.
Alias label A label that is temporarily assigned and replaces a previously
labeled port or conference.
Bus A bus is the channel or path between the components in the matrix along which electrical signals flow to carry information
from one component to the next.
In the Eclipse matrix the bus is located in the etched surface of
the midplane.
Call signal A call signal is an electronic signal sent from one panel or interface to another. A call signal can be audible and/or visual.
Typically, a call signal is sent to get the attention of a panel operator who may have turned down their intercom speaker’s
volume or removed their headset. It can also be sent to
activate an electronic relay.
Canvas The assignment area of the Dynam-EC software which can
have any user labeled background.
Category-5 (CAT-5)
cable
EIA/TIA 568 category specification relating to network cabling.
Shielded category-5 cabling is required for Eclipse matrix
wiring.
CellCom® Digital wireless communications product. Sold under the
CellCom name in USA and as FreeSpeak in Europe and Asia.
Central matrix The term central matrix is used to differentiate the central hardware and software of the intercom system from the
connected audio devices. The central matrix consists of:
The metal housing for the circuit cards and power supplies.
The circuit cards.
The power supplies.
The rear panel connectors which connect the matrix hardware
to panels and interfaces.
Conference An internal matrix virtual partyline or busbar where many panels and interfaces can talk onto or listen from the party line
without talking to themselves.
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Term Definition
Destination A device such as an intercom panel, beltpack, or interface to
which audio signals are sent. The device from which audio
signals are sent is called a source.
E-DANTE64-HX A matrix interface card that is enabled to work with Dante
network protocols and software, allowing you to transport many channels of high quality audio via a Clear-Com matrix to
multiple Dante enabled devices using standard Ethernet
network structure (up to 64 channels per E-DANTE64 card).
EHX EHX is the EclipseHX configuration software. EHX guides the
operation of the matrix circuit cards and connected panels.
Ethernet International standard which describes how information is
transmitted across a network. Provides for the efficient
organization of network components.
Fiber optic cable A fiber-optic cable consists of a glass core covered with a reflective material called cladding and several layers of buffer
coating to protect the cable from the environment. A laser sends light pulses through the glass core to the other end of
the cable.
FreeSpeak® Digital wireless communications product. Sold under the
FreeSpeak name in Europe and Asia and CellCom name in USA.
FreeSpeak II™ Digital wireless communications product.
Full duplex All real-time communication between individuals talking face to
face is full duplex, meaning that they can both talk and listen
simultaneously. The Eclipse matrices provide full-duplex audio.
Hopping Refers to making a trunk connection through other matrices to
a destination matrix.
IFB Interruptible Foldback. The term foldback refers to sending program audio / feed, or some other audio mix, back to
announcers while they are on the air. Doing so allows
announcers to monitor themselves, other announcers, videotapes of commercials, or some mix of sources, while they
on the air. This is typically found in television news and live
broadcast events.
Announcers typically wear a small ear piece so they can hear
the selected foldback audio mix. When a director wants to give directions to an announcer on air, or to announce changes in
the program, the director must interrupt the foldback. To do this, the director uses a channel specifically set up to interrupt
the foldback audio.
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Term Definition
Interface module A piece of electronic hardware designed to convert the four-
wire signals of a central matrix port to some other form of
communication, such as 2-wire partyline, telephone, etc. The interface module is connected to a central matrix port. The
external non-four-wire device is then connected to the interface
module.
i-Series The i-Series family of user panels includes two display stations, two non-display stations, two expansion panels, and a level-
control panel.
Eclipse also supports V-Series panels (see below).
ISO The ISO function, short for panel ISOlation, allows a panel
operator to call a destination, interrupting all the other audio paths for that destination, and establish a private conversation.
When the call is completed the destination’s audio pathways
are restored to their original state before the interruption.
Key group Key groups provide a way of assigning a label to multiple
panels simultaneously even within a networked matrix system. Once the Key groups have been defined using EHX, all the keys
within a Key group can be changed with a single assignment in
Dynam-EC.
Label A label is an alphanumeric name of up to five characters that identifies a source, destination, or control function accessed by
an intercom panel. Labels appear in the displays of the
intercom panel.
Labels can identify panels, ports interfaced to other external
equipment, fixed groups, party lines, and special control
functions.
Macro You can record, edit and run macros that enable you to quickly
set a conference or venue.
MADI Multichannel Audio Digital Interface. The MADI or AES10
electronic communications protocol defines the data format and electrical characteristics of an interface carrying multiple
channels of digital audio.
Multiplexing The process by which two or more signals are transmitted over
a single communications channel. Examples include time
division and wavelength division multiplexing.
Non-volatile Memory Data stored in the CPU’s firmware (ROM) that is not lost when
the power is turned off.
Palette The port, key group and Monitor selection screen in Dynam-EC.
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Term Definition
Panel Any intelligent intercom device connected to the rear-panel
analog ports of the central matrix. This term does not refer to
devices connected through interface modules.
Partyline A wired shared communication system based on a single
screened pair of wires. See the Encore range. Matrix requires
the CCI-22 to interface to it.
Port Any of the input/output connections (RJ-45 connectors) on the back panel of the central matrix. These connectors and the
attached cables connect the central matrix to remote intercom devices. The term port emphasizes that the connection is a
portal between the central matrix and the remote intercom
devices.
Program Any separate audio source that is fed into the intercom
channels. In television applications, for example, the program
audio is the audio that is broadcast on air.
Rack Unit (RU) Standardized unit of mounting space on a rack panel. Each rack unit is 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) of vertical mounting space.
Therefore 1 RU is 1.75 inches (44.45mm) of vertical mounting space, 2 RU is 3.5 inches (88.9mm), 3 RU is 5.25 inches
(133.35mm), and so on.
Remote panel Any intelligent intercom device connected to the back-panel ports of the matrix. This term does not refer to devices
connected through interfaces.
Sidetone The sound of the panel operator’s voice, as heard in their own
earphone(s) as they speak.
SIP Session Initiation Protocol. A standard used to make telephone
connections.
Source In this guide, the term source refers to a device (such as an
intercom panel, interface, or beltpack) that sends audio into
the matrix. The device to which audio is sent is called a
destination.
Virtual IFB A new IFB model included in Eclipse 8.7 and above.
VOX In the Eclipse system, when audio at a panel exceeds a
threshold, a light is activated at the panel’s port card to visually cue the operator. The threshold level is set in the EHX
configuration software.
V-Series User panels used with Eclipse systems, providing advanced
intercom facilities. Available in rack mount and desktop
formats.
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Term Definition
i-Series user panels are also supported (see above).